Brutal Pattaya beatdown: Thai police hunt down Chinese gang
Thai police are cracking down on a brutal gang attack in Pattaya that left a Chinese man beaten unconscious in a shocking assault caught on CCTV. The violent attack, which took place on September 13 last year, quickly went viral, sparking outrage and a high-profile police investigation.
Chon Buri Police Commander Police Major General Thawatakiat Jindakwansanong chaired a crisis meeting to review the case’s progress. So far, arrest warrants have been issued for 10 out of 14 suspects, including both Chinese and Thai nationals. While police have already detained most of the assailants, four remain on the run, prompting police to seek international cooperation to track them down.
The shocking footage shows the vicious gang relentlessly attacking their victim, delivering brutal kicks even after he lay unconscious on the ground. The incident has heightened concerns over foreign criminal networks operating in Thailand.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Thawatakiat has vowed that Thailand will not become a haven for international gangs.
“We will not allow foreign nationals to establish criminal dominance in our country.”
Police remain confident that the remaining fugitives will be caught and brought to justice. They have assured the public that they are fully committed to maintaining law and order, ensuring the safety of both locals and tourists, reported Pattaya Mail.
Thai police raided the lavish mansion of suspected Chinese gang boss Li Jia Rui, aka Bobby, last Thursday, January 23 in connection with the brutal assault of a Chinese businessman who refused to sell his pub shares.
More than 10 officers, armed with a warrant from the Pattaya Provincial Court, stormed the property, uncovering luxury vehicles, including a red Ferrari without plates and a white Rolls-Royce, both lacking proper documentation. In a shocking discovery, police also seized two lions found on the premises without licences.
However, Bobby was nowhere to be found. His wife told police that he had left on Sunday, January 19, and has been unreachable since. Authorities are now working to track him down, as the investigation into criminal activities and illegal assets continues.
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